MITCHELL, S.D. ? Two women from Mitchell have been identified as those who died Tuesday night in a one-vehicle crash east of Mitchell.

Sunday, December 15, 11 a.m. CST, Yankton ? Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the deployment ceremony for the South Dakota Army National Guard?s 174th Cyber Protection Team, Yankton High School, Yankton.

Sometimes I wonder if every kid who grew up on a South Dakota farm or ranch went out with their dad on Christmas Eve searching for Santa Claus.

Hermosa, S.D. ? A 78-year-old woman died Wednesday night in a one-vehicle crash west of Hermosa.

Governor-elect Kristi Noem today applauded the dedicated service of Major General Timothy A. Reisch following his retirement announcement. Reisch has served as The Adjutant General (TAG) for South Dakota since April 2011. He will continue serving until his retirement in June 2019.

The South Dakota State Fair has announced its 2019 State Fair theme ? ?There?s No Time Like Fair Time!?

MITCHELL, S.D. ? Two people died and another was seriously injured Tuesday night in a one-vehicle crash east of Mitchell.

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) has applied for Special Local Needs registration labels, also known as 24(c) labels, from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the following products: Engenia, Fexapan and Xtendimax with VaporGrip Technology.

Five South Dakota teachers and four school counselors have earned national certifications in 2018, demonstrating advanced knowledge and skill in their professions.

YANKTON, S.D. ? The South Dakota Department of Transportation, in collaboration with Lincoln County and the Sioux Falls MPO, will hold two public open houses as part of the Lincoln County Master Transportation Plan.

Corrections Secretary Denny Kaemingk is providing notification to law enforcement and the public about the pending release of a state prison inmate. Inmate Cory Yellow Boy, age 28, is currently serving a 3-year sentence for second-degree escape from Pennington County.

Governor-elect Kristi Noem today announced a key round of governor?s office staff hires. The following people will begin serving on January 5, 2019.

IONA, S.D. ? A Houston, Texas man has been identified as the person who died early Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Iona in Lyman County.

Every December, the state legislature meets to receive a budget proposal from the governor. This proposal is the starting point for the legislative budget process, which ends with the passage of a budget bill at the end of session in March.

Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m. CST ? Fort Sisseton Historic State Park is hosting a Frontier Christmas. Celebrate the season with Christmas crafts, roasted chestnuts, homemade bread, sleigh rides and caroling. Find more information online, or call 605-448-5474.

The South Dakota State Historical Society announces that the applications for the first round of the 2019 Deadwood Fund grant program are due on Feb. 1, 2019, for work beginning no earlier than May 1, 2019.

Governor-elect Kristi Noem today announced that Steve Westra will serve in her administration as Commissioner of the Governor?s Office of Economic Development (GOED).

OELRICHS, S.D. ? A Hot Springs, S.D., woman has been identified as the person who died in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon east of Oelrichs.

The Lake Andes Job Service office is moving to 140 W. Highway 50.

New students from adjacent states will soon experience the South Dakota Advantage, a tuition program that state public universities will offer, starting next summer, to new freshmen and new transfer students from six surrounding states.